DARE TO DREAM THEATRE
PRESENTS
Book by Nick Blaemire
Music Adaptation by Madeline Smith
Vocal and Incidental Arrangements by Madeline Smith
Additional Lyrics by Nick Blaemire
Orchestrations by Matthew Tishler
Music Produced by Matthew Tishler
Songs by
Johan Alkenas, Adam Anders, Aristeidis Archontis, Antonina Armato, Howard Ashman, Peer Astrom, Stephen Mark Conley, Doug Davis, Charity Daw, Andrew C. Dodd, Josh Edmondson, Pipo Fernandez, Nikki Hassman, Samuel Hollander, Ben Hostetler, Tim James, Hanna Jones, Jack Kugell, Craig Lashley, Andrew Lippa, Jeannie Lurie, Alan Menken, Grant Phillip Michaels, Anthony Mirabella, Shayna Mordue, Chen Neeman, Susan Paroff, Shelly M. Peiken, Joacim Persson, James K. Petrie, Adam Schlesinger, Adam Schmalholz, Tyler Shamy, Jodie Shihadeh, Nikki Ann Sorrentino, Thomas Armato Sturges, Ali Dee Theodore, Matthew Wong, David Zippel
Based on the Disney Channel Original Movies written by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
Dare to Dream is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to giving youth and their families opportunities to learn, play, discover and grow through theatre. Programs are designed by formally trained and educated theater professionals to create nurturing opportunities for personal growth and stimulate creative thinking. Here, all children are equal and free to explore. There are no wrong answers, or unhealthy competition. Only the chance to explore imagination, exercise creativity, and discover a little more about oneself and the world around.
Dare to Dream offers a safe and caring environment for all children, whether healthy or at-risk, socially adept or challenged, to develop their imagination and creativity by learning fun theatre skills, making new friends and working together to perform for family and friends.
A child’s dreams are the foundation of her or his future life. We invite you to help the children of our community to dare to dream.
Please help more children realize the dreamers within themselves. Donate online at www.DareToDreamTheatre.org or mail your check to Dare to Dream Theatre, P.O. Box 482, Sheboygan, WI 53082-0482
DIRECTOR,S NOTE
“Who am I?” and “What Is my place or purpose in this world?” are questions that every single one of us - no matter how old or young - ask several times throughout our lives.
One of the things I love about Theater is that it provides a wonderful canvas on which we - as artists and audience members - can explore tough topics in a fun and entertaining way. Today we explore the question of purpose and core identity with four young people branded by the reputations of their parents.
When you look at this story, it could be a surface level dance between good and bad, but if you dig a little deeper you will discover that each of our four protagonists struggle with the age old desire to please others while also being true to themselves - a dance we’ve all dealt with at some point in our lives.
Over the past two months, these young performers have been challenged to grow both as performers - by learning difficult music and dance - and also as individuals - as they dealt with the challenges that come from going outside their comfort zones and doing difficult things. I look at what they have accomplished out there on the stage, and am immensely proud of their hard work. They have risen to the challenges beautifully!
If you enjoy what you see today, we invite you to join us! Check out our website to find out how you can become involved, onstage, offstage, in a class or workshop, or as a sponsor or donor.
We hope you will share your experience with your friends and family after the production and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Rachel Thuermer Artistic Director & Founder
Dare to Dream Theatre
www.DareToDreamTheatre.org
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON & SHOW PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
CAST LIST
MAL ................................................................................................................................ Annabelle Seel
EVIE ................................................................................................................................... Sydney Weber
JAY ............................................................................................................................ Jayleigh Hoskins
CARLOS.......................................................................................................................Cohen Weavers
MALEFICENT ............................................................................................................ Lisa Koepsell
GRIMHILDE .................................................................................................... Danielle Rammer
JAFAR ...................................................................................................................... Colin Hackbarth
CRUELLA DE VIL ..........................................................................................Kendra Benson
BEN............................................................................................................................................ Nico Torres
KING BEAST ..................................................................................................... Colin Hackbarth
QUEEN BELLE ................................................................................................Stephanie Weber
FAIRY GODMOTHER (FGM) ..................................................Becky Charbonneau
JANE ................................................................................................................ Elizabeth Johnsrud
CHAD.......................................................................................................................................... Eli Fabian
AUDREY .................................................................. Lena Farnum, Grace Rautmann
DOUG .................................................................................................................................. Jacob Kregel
ROYAL PAGE .............................................................................................................Aliya Malone
MAURICE ....................................................................................................................... Blaine Huber
SNOW WHITE .................................................................................................... Jocelyn Fogarty
COACH ................................................................................................................................ Dakota Tyler
CAST LIST
CAST
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
KENDRA BENSON (Cruella de Vil)
Kendra is thrilled to be making her debut as Cruella de Vil with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she works as a patient Service Representative float in Ozaukee County for Auroa Healthcare. She would like to thank her loving family for supporting her passion for theater.
KENNEDY BILLE (Riley, Anne, Cheerleader)
Kennedy is a 6th grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. She is very excited to be in her 7th production with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not on stage, Kennedy likes to play video games, playing at her friend’s house on the trampoline, write stories, and draw.
AUSTYN BONNETT (Anastasia Tremain, Jazzy)
Austyn is an 8th grader at St Pauls School. She has performed in several shows with Dare To Dream and Lutheran High School. In addition to theater, she keeps busy with cross country, student council, and band.
CALI CHANCELLOR (Drizella Tremain, Maise)
Cali loves singing, theatre, and getting to dance on pointe for the first time this year. She also likes hanging out with her dogs and sometimes her brothers. This is at least her 8th show with Dare to Dream Theatre, and she is very excited to share Descendants with you.
Rebecca Charbonneau (Fairy Godmother)
Rebecca is a principal at Random Lake Elementary. She has appeared in The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Arsenic and Old Lace, Tommy, and most recently Once Upon a Matress. Along with performing, she has directed and music directed shows for 20 years and was a soloist with the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus.
BAILEY JOY DOHERTY (Maddie Hatter, Ursula)
Bailey is a Freshman at North High School. She loves to dance and do gymnastics! She is very excited to be part of this performance because the Descendants are her favorite thing right now!
MORGAN EMMER (Ginny Gothel, Misty)
Morgan is a 4th grader at Fairview Elementary School in Plymouth. This is her second production with Dare to Dream Theatre, and she hopes you enjoy the show! When not on stage, Morgan loves to dance, read, draw, and spend time with her friends.
SYDONA EVENSON (Ally, Harriet Hook)
Sydona is a high school freshman. She enjoys art, anime, drawing dancing, singing, and theater. She really loves her family and her friends. This is one of many Dare to Dream productions she has been a part of and she looks forward to many more!
ELI FABIAN (Chad)
Eli is pumped to be on stage again. He has done a number of shows in the community including The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), The Lion King Jr. (Simba), Suessical (Jojo), and Frozen Jr. (The Duke of Weselton). When Eli isn’t on the stage he likes to play basketball and tennis, perform with his school’s Show Choir and play the guitar and bass.
LENA FARNUM (Audrey)
Lena is a sophomore at St. Norbert College. This is her 7th Dare to Dream Theatre production, her favorite being Matilda and Tuck Everlasting. When not on the theater stage, Lena dances on the St. Norbert Dance Team and sings in SNC’s Chamber Singers.
JOCELYN FOGARTY (Snow White)
Jocie is an 8th grader at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Middle School. She is super jazzed to be able to participate in another show. When not performing, she enjoys being active, especially playing soccer. She also enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and supporting her friends and fellow classmates in games or other shows.
COLIN HACKBARTH (King Beast, Jafar)
A proud husband and father of four, Colin has plenty of practice acting silly with his kiddos. From reading stories with well-honed, character-specific voices to deploying EXTREMELY dry sarcasm and dad jokes, that ability has come in handy now in both of his performances with Dare to Dream Theatre.
KARINGTON HAEFKE (Maddox Hatter, Dr. Facilier)
Karington, a 7th grader at Oostburg Middle School, can’t wait to light up the stage for her third time with Dare to Dream Theatre! When she’s not performing, you’ll find her having fun with her guinea pigs, diving into captivating reads, or creating colorful crochet masterpieces.
JAYLEIGH HOSKINS (Jay)
Jayleigh is a seventh grader at Oostburg Middle School. She is excited to be in her seventh show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she enjoys drawing, reading, writing, singing, and playing her flute.
BLAINE HUBER (Maurice)
Blaine is grateful and honored to be a part of this production. He humbly hopes that in some small way, you will enjoy the show, and consider his performance as the very greatest accomplishment ever achieved in the history of live theater. Blaine is in 137th grade.
ELIZABETH JOHNSRUD (Jane, Red)
Elizabeth is a 7th grader at Lake Country Academy. She is so excited to perform in her very first show with Dare to Dream Theatre! She stays busy performing in the community, playing volleyball and singing Broadway Musical numbers all around her house! Enjoy the show!
LISA KOEPSELL (Maleficent)
Lisa is excited to be on the Dare to Dream Theatre stage for the first time! She has most recently been seen in the following STC productions: Mary Poppins, Into the Woods, and The Little Mermaid; as well as TYA’s Beauty and the Beast. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to play such a fun, villainous character in Descendants!
CHEYENNE KOWALCZYK (Dizzie, Chloe Charming)
Cheyenne attends Trinity Lutheran and is currently in 7th grade. She loves cats and art, especially sketching in her free time. She has had so much fun working with the decendents cast.
ANNALISE KREGEL
(CJ Hook, Elsie)
Anna is a freshman at Howards Grove High School. She has been in several Dare To Dream Theatre performances the past 2 years. She loves theater and spending time with her theater friends.
JACOB KREGEL
(Doug, Hook Jr.)
Jacob is a 7th grader at Howards Grove Middle School. This is his second show with Dare To Dream Theatre. He has discovered that he really enjoys performing. Jacob also enjoys playing video games, baseball, and pickleball.
LILY KUMPFER
(Uma, Poppy, Cheerleader)
Lily is a 6th grader at Horace Mann Middle School. She has been enjoying her first Dare to Dream Theatre show after playing Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz camp this summer. When not performing she loves playing piano, swimming, and singing.
ALYSSA KUMPFER
(Gwen, Abigail, Cheerleader)
Alyssa is a 4th grader at Lincoln Erdman Elementary School. She has been enjoying her first Dare to Dream Theatre show after trying the Wizard of Oz camp this summer and looks forward to more. When not performing she loves gymnastics, creating gifts, and playing with friends.
ALIYA MALONE
(Royal Page, Izzy)
Aliya is in 5th grade and this will be her 10th production with Dare to Dream Theatre and when not on stage Aliya enjoys playing with her pup and brother, coloring, sketching, and singing all around the house.
VANESSA MCALPINE (Arcadia, Melinoe)
Vanessa is a 8th grader at Oostburg Middle School. This is her 6th performance with Dare to Dream Theatre and she enjoys being on stage with her friends. When not performing, she enjoys socializing with her friends and rollerblading. In her free time, she likes cooking and can usually be found in the kitchen.
LILAH PATTON (Freddie Facilier, Brigette)
Lilah is a 5th grader at Christ Child Academy. She is very excited about being in her first show with Dare to Dream Theater. When not performing, she enjoys playing with her brothers, writing stories, playing piano, running cross country, and Disney.
DANIELLE RAMMER (Grimhilde)
Danielle is excited to back onstage. She has performed in many productions with several theatre companies throughout South Eastern WI. Some of Danielle’s favorite past shows include: Grease, Into the Woods, The Little Mermaid, Seussical, and Elf the Musical. She would like to thank you for supporting the arts in your community!
GRACE RAUTMANN (Audrey)
Grace is a junior in high school. She is an aerialist dance performer at Warped Studios and has competed in both solo and team competitions, and teaches various dance classes at her studio. When not teaching, practicing, or performing, Grace enjoys being outdoors, caring for animals, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
LUCAS SCHERMETZLER (Al Jr., Hades Jr.)
Lucas is a 7th grader at Urban Middle School. This is his 2nd show with Dare to Dream Theatre. He has also performed in shows for STC, Treehouse Theater and shows at Urban. Outside of the theater he enjoys soccer, skiing, robotics, and gaming. He is also a member of the Sheboygan Symphony Youth Orchestra.
ANNABELLE SEEL (Mal)
Annabelle is an 11th grader at Saint Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac. This is her first show with Dare to Dream Theatre, but she is no stranger to the stage, having performed in shows at Fond du Lac Community Theater and her school, as well as the Jerry Awards. She also participates in cheerleading and dance.
ATHENA STOPAR (Celia Facilier, Rosie, Cheerleader)
Athena is a 7th grader and doing her first performance with Dare to Dream Theater. When she isn’t doing this, she enjoys basketball, student counsel, forensics and hanging with friends.
NICO TORRES (Ben)
Nico is 18 years old and has been involved in theater for a while now. He is happy to be part of this show. In his free time he likes singing and playing volleyball. He would like to thank you for seeing the show, as well as his friends and family for supporting him along the way.
DAKOTA TYLER (Coach)
Dakota is in 8th grade at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. He is returning to Dare to Dream for the fifth time. He’s had roles in Moana Jr and Jungle Book, and loves being a part of stage crew. For his school musicals he was in Beauty and the Beast and Matilda.
CASEN WEAVERS (Max Hatter, Hades II)
Casen is a 4th grader at Oostburg Elementary School. This is his 2nd show with Dare to Dream, having previously played many roles in Wizard of Oz. When not performing, he loves to go disc golfing, and playing soccer and video games.
COHEN WEAVERS (Carlos)
Cohen is a 7th grader at Oostburg Middle school. He is very excited to be in his 2nd show with Dare to Dream, previously playing the Tin Man in Wizard of Oz. He loves to play soccer, wrestle and run track. He also plays saxophone, and is learning guitar and ukulele.
SYDNEY WEBER (Evie)
Sydney is an 8th grader at Riverview Middle School in Plymouth. This will be her 10th performance! She loves to be on stage! When Sydney it not performing, she also enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with friends.
STEPHANIE WEBER (Queen Belle)
Stephanie is in her first Dare to Dream Theatre show. She is a mother of four kids who love to keep their family busy! Stephanie has coached the Sheboygan North Cheer & Stunt Team for 11 years and is a Special Education teacher at Sheboygan North High School.
KATELYN WILLOUGHBY (Kitty Cheshire, Tinker)
Katelyn is a fifth grader at Oostburg Elementary School. She is excited to be performing in her fourth show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing Katelyn enjoys Hip Hop, softball, and hanging out with family and friends.
SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to all the family members who helped in so many ways. Without the dedication and involvement of every cast family, what you see here today would not be possible. Our apologies and thanks to those who may have been omitted.
CARMEN DOLSON
And the entire staff of Sheboygan Lutheran High School
JOSH FOGARTY
Videography
MARCUS LARSEN
Lightboard Operator
DAKOTA TYLER & JOCELYN FOGARTY
Backstage Crew
KIM La POINT & JESSICA HOITINK
Backstage Managers
HELLO HAPPINESS
Museum Stand Donation
DULMES DECOR
Set Materials Donation
PRODUCTION TEAM
RACHEL ELIZABETH THUERMER Director
Rachel is pleased to spend her time working with children and theatre, helping them find the magic in themselves and discover their dreams. With a lifelong passion for theatre and the wonder of the arts, Rachel spends time onstage (when possible) offstage (as Artistic Director for Dare to Dream Theatre) in front of the camera (as an actor in regional film/ television projects) and backstage (doing whatever needs to be done!) Rachel has a BA in Theatre from Wisconsin Lutheran College. For over 20 years, Dare to Dream Theatre has been a labour of love for Rachel, and she treasures the many people who have joined her in this dream over the years. She is proud of the growth she sees every day from the talented young people she works with, and can’t wait to be a part of their journey as they continue to Dare to Dream!
BRIAN CHARBONNEAU
Music Director
Brian graduated from Lakeland University in 2003 with Music Education Degree and received his Kodaly Certificate from Silver Lake College in 2013. He is a general/choral music educator who teaches at Lake Country Academy in Sheboygan. He has been a member of the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus and conducted the Symphony Carolers from 2001-2003. He has been building sets since his youth and has been building sets for Sheboygan Falls School District since 2004 for shows such as Grease, West Side Story, 42nd Street, Fame, A Chorus Line, Into the Woods, Bye, Bye Birdie, Cinderella, High School Musical, The Sound of Music, Shrek, 9 to 5, The Music Man, Adams Family, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr., Pirates of Penzance Jr., Guys and Dolls Jr., Jungle Book Jr., Aristocats Jr., School House Rock Jr., Lion King Jr., Mary Poppins Jr., The Music Man Jr., and High School Musical Jr. One of his favortie things is performing with his family. He is a triplet and their first show was when they were six months old.
LENA FARNUM
Co-Choreographer
Lena is a sophomore at St. Norbert College. This is her 7th Dare to Dream production, her favorite being Matilda and Tuck Everlasting. When not on the theater stage, Lena dances on the St. Norbert Dance Team and sings in SNC’s Chamber Singers.
GRACE RAUTMANN
Co-Choreographer
Grace is in her junior year of high school and is the co-choreographer for Dare to Dream’s Descendants musical. She is an aerialist dance performer at Warped Studios and has performed in dance shows, competed in both solo and team competitions, and teaches various dance classes at her studio. When not teaching, practicing, or performing, Grace enjoys being outdoors, caring for animals, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
AMANDA JOHNSON
Costume Designer
Amanda Johnson DeWall is a graduate of Valparaiso University. She’s worked with Dare to Dream Theatre on many shows over the years, including Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Finding Nemo JR, Tuck Everlasting, and The Wizard of Oz. She spends her spare time adding glitter and spikes to anything anyone leaves within arms’ reach.
J.S. PETERSON
Set Designer
J.S. is excited to work with Dare to Dream Theatre for the first time. He is a scenic designer from Idaho, with a passion for creating immersive environments for audiences. His recent credits include The Tempest at Utah State University and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus at Salt Lake Acting Company. One of his favorite aspects of scenic design is model making. Whether it’s building intricate scale models or designing full sets, he loves the process of bringing ideas to life.
SCOTT WIRTZ-OLSEN
Lighting Designer
Scott is a Theatrical Designer based in Wisconsin. Scott has designed over 400 productions for theatre, dance and opera since 1997 – on stages across the Midwest and from Virginia to California. Scott holds a MFA in Design and Technology from Northern Illinois University and a BFA in Design and Technology from UW-Stevens Point. He has taught Theatrical Design for several Universities over the years and is currently Director of the Performing Arts Center for Monona Grove Schools District. Scott would like to thank everyone at Dare to Dream Theatre for inviting him to work on this production.
LEE KOEPPEN
Master Builder
Lee is handy with tools and happy when the set is safe and ready to go. He’s built sets, set pieces and occasional props for shows from Jungle Book to The Tempest. This is Lee’s 9th production as the Dare to Dream Theatre Master Builder, and 11th show with us, overall.
ERICH SCHMIDT
Technical Coordinator
Erich has been running sound for 10 years, since taking a position as teacher at Sheboygan Lutheran High School. He has worked with Dare to Dream Theatre for Moana JR, Freaky Friday, Jungle Book KIDS, Finding Nemo JR, Tuck Everlasting, Fancy Nancy, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant), and The Wizard of Oz. He enjoys overseeing the technical side of productions. This allows him to work with the performers to make their hard work heard and seen by everyone.
BLAINE HUBER
Marketing & Photography
As a young man bagging groceries after school, Blaine dreamed of someday being Joe Namath. That didn’t work out. So he decided he wanted to be Eddie Van Halen. Alas, this too was beyond his grasp. It was then he realized baggers can’t be choosers, and ended up becoming Larry Tate.
